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April 29, 2021

Leading and managing amid disruptive demographics

Paying attention to demographic trends can help organizational leaders make wise, forward-looking decisions. Those who ignore these statistics risk being left behind.

April 9, 2021

How hiring practices have shifted as a result of the pandemic

Companies should consider benefits and challenges of hiring workers outside their geographic area.

March 1, 2021

Assessment is key to a successful D&I effort

Before launching a diversity and inclusion program, learn where your organization stands in terms of D&I. Tools such as the AICPA’s Accounting Inclusion Maturity Model can help you track your progress.

February 22, 2021

How to support working parents without losing efficiency

This article explores policies companies can put in place to support employees with children during this uniquely challenging time without sacrificing efficiency.

February 8, 2021

How Stack Overflow raised millions while working remotely

This article discusses how one tech firm’s team managed to raise $85 million in investor funding while working remotely during the pandemic.

February 1, 2021

Trust and technology keep productivity up during pandemic

One company discusses how it found a way to magnify the strengths of remote work by employing a more informal check-in style and building on technology’s democratizing effects.

February 1, 2021

Give your staff great feedback — from a distance

This article discusses ways to make giving remote feedback easier and more effective.

February 1, 2021

3 tips for building remote-work policies that last

Working from home isn’t going away even after the pandemic finally abates, so employers need to ensure they have a strategy that can stand the test of time.

January 1, 2021

What anti-bias training can — and can’t — accomplish in the workplace

Carefully chosen, well-implemented anti-bias courses can buttress a company’s diversity and inclusion program when they are part of a clear strategy.

January 1, 2021

Building a truly effective D&I initiative

Studies show that a diverse workforce is a more productive, more profitable one. Establishing a strong diversity and inclusion program takes time, effort, and, above all, commitment from top leadership. Use these guidelines when structuring a D&I program.

October 21, 2020

Pandemic resilience starts with compassion, accountants say

Panelists at an AICPA fall Council presentation on resilience explained how basic values can drive success during troubled times such as the coronavirus pandemic.

October 1, 2020

Recruiting top finance talent in the public sector

Prospective employees often seek more than just a hefty starting salary. Here’s how to fire up your hire power.

September 11, 2020

Returning to work: Prioritizing mental health

As employees are welcomed back to work or back to the office amid the coronavirus pandemic, the most successful employers will help them care for their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

September 8, 2020

Insight on hiring, top challenges, and more from U.S. finance execs

The economy continues to concern U.S. finance leaders. What are their other challenges, and where are they growing more optimistic? Hear more in this podcast episode.

September 1, 2020

How to get Black women leadership talent into the C-suite

Women, particularly Black women and other women of color, are a rare sight in executive leadership. A panel discussion at ENGAGE explores why and how to change it.

August 13, 2020

7 human behavior insights you need to know

In times of unprecedented change, adaptation is critical. Expert voices share insight on the findings and recommendations of a new report.

August 3, 2020

What you probably didn’t know about racism in the workplace

The culture of a workplace, be that in a company or an accounting firm, determines how employees and customers are treated, says Stephanie Creary. To assess how racism is a factor requires open, frank conversations and leaders willing to listen and learn what they probably didn’t know.

August 1, 2020

Together, we can make a difference: A 12-step plan to address racism and unconscious bias

CPAs have an opportunity to improve their workplaces and communities amid a racial justice movement that began in response to police killings of Black and African Americans.

August 1, 2020

A 10-step plan for starting a coaching program

Follow this road map for launching a coaching program that can help your organization improve retention while developing future leaders and building staff members’ skills.

July 24, 2020

What women need to rise in the accounting profession

Women are more likely to succeed if they have role models, are able to find sponsors, and receive opportunities for training and high-profile assignments. Panelists at ENGAGE 2020 also discussed how barriers to advancement are intensified for women of color.